Why do we wear red socks during Chinese New Year?

Many friends will wear red items during the Chinese New Year, such as scarves, socks, underwear, etc. Do you know why we wear red socks during the Chinese New Year? Here we will introduce to you the meaning of wearing red socks during the Chinese New Year.

Wearing red socks during the Chinese New Year indicates good luck in the new year, can ward off evil spirits and disasters, bring joy and security. However, wearing red socks at other times of the year implies "stepping on villains".

There is a legend that red is the color that wards off evil and brings peace. It is said that in ancient times there was a four-horned, four-legged evil beast called Xi. Due to the heavy snow in winter, there was a shortage of food and it often went to nearby villages to look for food. Because of its huge body, bad temper and ferociousness, it brought great disasters to the villagers. At the end of December every year, people would pack their clothes, carry the elderly and children, and go to the nearby bamboo forest to hide from Xi.

In the twelfth month of a certain year, it was time for Xi to cause trouble in the village again. This time an old man gave advice, saying that Xi was afraid of firecrackers and fire. People followed his advice and it worked. From then on, the customs of setting off firecrackers, pasting red blessing characters, and hanging lanterns and decorations during the New Year were passed down. And because Xi was afraid of fire, and fire was red, there was a custom of wearing red clothes. It is said that wearing red socks during the New Year also came from this.

1. Pay attention to cleanliness and do not wear dirty socks

Don't wear dirty socks. This is even more important for some boys, because boys often don't care much about this. It will cause our fortune to be greatly affected, bad luck will follow, and villains will surround us, so we must pay attention to the cleanliness of our socks.

2. Don’t wear only one pair of socks all year round

We can't wear the same style of socks all year round, and of course, we can't wear the same pair of socks for years. This will affect our wealth and love, and it will also easily lead to villains, and it will affect many of our things.

3. Don’t leave socks alone

It is also very popular to wear single socks now, and many people even think it is a fashion. But in fact, it is very bad to do so. It will affect our fortune. It will also indicate that we are fickle in love, or easily get involved in bad relationships.

In the southern part of Shanghai, there is a custom of wearing red socks during the New Year, which means good luck and good fortune, and socks are also a good weapon for stepping on villains. If there is such a local custom, you can choose to give it as a gift. It is equivalent to sending peace.